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... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using the Special-function Button ...35 Using the Touch...
... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using the Special-function Button ...35 Using the Touch...
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n4 N Precautions ...121 Handling the LCD Screen ...122 Using the Power Source ...123 Handling Your Computer ...124 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Handling Floppy Disks ...127 Handling Discs ...128 Using the Battery Pack ...129 Using Headphones ...131 Handling the Memory Stick ...132 Handling the Hard Disk ...133 Updating Your Computer ...134 Troubleshooting ...135 Computer ...137 System Security ...143 Battery...144 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...146 Internet ...148 Networking ...150 Bluetooth Technology ...153 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...162 Printing ...166 Microphone ...167
n4 N Precautions ...121 Handling the LCD Screen ...122 Using the Power Source ...123 Handling Your Computer ...124 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Handling Floppy Disks ...127 Handling Discs ...128 Using the Battery Pack ...129 Using Headphones ...131 Handling the Memory Stick ...132 Handling the Hard Disk ...133 Updating Your Computer ...134 Troubleshooting ...135 Computer ...137 System Security ...143 Battery...144 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...146 Internet ...148 Networking ...150 Bluetooth Technology ...153 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...162 Printing ...166 Microphone ...167
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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30)
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30)
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Back A Modem port (page 64) B Battery connector (page 22) C Air vent D Security slot n 16 N Getting Started
Back A Modem port (page 64) B Battery connector (page 22) C Air vent D Security slot n 16 N Getting Started
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... lit. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate the numeric keypad. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Press it off or in use. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is unlit. Normal scrolling resumes... Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is not in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is not in use .
... lit. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate the numeric keypad. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Press it off or in use. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is unlit. Normal scrolling resumes... Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is not in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is not in use .
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...; To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page...
...; To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 22 N Getting Started Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward.
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 22 N Getting Started Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward.
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n 23 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
n 23 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
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This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 24 N Getting Started 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! 4 Push the battery pack down into place.
This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 24 N Getting Started 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! 4 Push the battery pack down into place.
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... power indicator Blinks along with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the AC adapter. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is running out of delivery.... the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a power source with your desired...
... power indicator Blinks along with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the AC adapter. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is running out of delivery.... the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a power source with your desired...
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...management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you are in your computer while it is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. Going back to charge while you ...should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your computer is ...
...management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you are in your computer while it is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. Going back to charge while you ...should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your computer is ...
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..., and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function... check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery...
..., and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function... check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery...
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n 28 N Getting Started At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper.
n 28 N Getting Started At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper.
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n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode.
n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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... your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two... distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you ...
... your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two... distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you ...
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...the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. Sleep mode uses more power than out of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. Going back to use your computer is impossible. To avoid loss of power while ...your data frequently. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is disconnected...
...the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. Sleep mode uses more power than out of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. Going back to use your computer is impossible. To avoid loss of power while ...your data frequently. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is disconnected...
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... Center to configure your computer. ! See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. To change the Sleep mode...
... Center to configure your computer. ! See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. To change the Sleep mode...
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... power indicator light turns off . Do not move your computer is turned off . Even when the battery runs out of power, no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard...
... power indicator light turns off . Do not move your computer is turned off . Even when the battery runs out of power, no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard...
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See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than four seconds, your computer to return to its normal state. ! If you press and hold ...the power button for more time to return to Normal mode Press the power button. You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. The computer returns to Normal mode when you remove...
See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than four seconds, your computer to return to its normal state. ! If you press and hold ...the power button for more time to return to Normal mode Press the power button. You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. The computer returns to Normal mode when you remove...
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... your desired power plan. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to the Windows Power Options. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item... your desired power plan in the Power Options window. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings...
... your desired power plan. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to the Windows Power Options. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item... your desired power plan in the Power Options window. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings...